Safeguarding
Fleetwood Town Community Trust (FTCT) is dedicated to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold and share this commitment.
FTCT has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively.
Everyone working at the FTCT has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm.
Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
All staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead using the agreed safeguarding procedures.
FTCT ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults (vulnerable groups) have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and reference checks.
Our Policies can be found by clicking on the relevant button below:
Whistleblowing
Whistle-blowing in a safeguarding context means revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation, or within an independent structure associated with it.
It can be used as an early-warning system or when it is recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. This approach or policy is adopted in many different walks of life.
Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague’s conduct towards a child or young person can also use whistle-blowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA’s safeguarding team, or via email to: safeguarding@TheFA.com.
Our Whistle-blowing Policy can be viewed below:
Reporting
If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or vulnerable adult at Fleetwood Town Community Trust you can contact us via telephone or email. A member of our Safeguarding Team will review the information you have provided within 24 hours and decide what action needs to be taken. You can also fill in our reporting form which can be found below.
We have a duty to share information that you give us with other agencies if we think that a child or vulnerable adult could be at risk of harm.
Alternatively, concerns can be reported to the following organisations:
- Direct to the local Police or Children’s Social Care services
- The Child Protection in Sport Unit at: cpsu@nspcc.org.uk
- The NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Safeguarding Expectations
Our Safeguarding Team
John Hartley
CEO
Designated Safeguarding Manager
john.hartley@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Marianne Davies
Head of Operations and Sustainability
Designated Safeguarding Lead
marianne.davies@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Ryan Willetts
Head of Sport and Physical Activity
Designated Safeguarding Officer
ryan.willetts@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Ross Powell
Head of Education
Designated Safeguarding Officer
ross.powell@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Reporting Form
What we need from you…
Please say as much as you can about the situation – it will help us take the right action. Tell us the facts that you know, as well as any concerns you have about the individual.
Can I remain anonymous?
You can contact us anonymously if you do not want to tell us who you are. However, it’s really helpful to have your name and contact details, as we may need to contact you for more information in order to protect the child or vulnerable adult that you are concerned about.